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| AUGUST MAARS MEETING MOVED UP A WEEK! |
| From Brian Carter, president: "This month we are moving the meeting up a week. Our meeting is Friday the 6th of August. We will hope we are lucky enough that it isn't one of the hotter evenings we've seen lately."
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About Our Club
The Manhattan, Kansas Amateur Radio Society (MAARS) was formed on July 7, 1976. The purpose of the club is to advance amateur radio in the Manhattan area. The club began with about 20 members, and now has about 50 members.
Since the beginning, the club has been active in different aspects of amateur radio, packet radio, satellites, community activities, ARRL Field Day, and amateur radio classes. Also, many club members have been very involved through the years with emergency communications and storm spotting.
Committees
Christmas Party
Field Day
Picnic/Auction
Program
Publicity
Repeater
RFI
To learn more about a committee or to volunteer, please contact the President.
Contacting Us
by U. S. Mail: PO BOX 613 Manhattan, KS 66505-0613
by email: kc0dwx@cox.net
Meetings
Meetings are usually on the second Friday of the month, recently at the Manhattan Church of Christ, 2510 Dickens Ave. (map), starting at 7:30 P.M. Prior to the business meeting, we have the "eating meeting" at a local restaurant, from about 5 P.M. until 6:30 P.M. The program committee provides guest speakers and interesting topics. You don't have to be an amateur radio operator or a member to attend activities or meetings. Everyone is welcome.
We recommend that you check the latest Newsletter or Upcoming Events below, to confirm details for the next meeting.
Nets
Manhattan Weekly Net
- Tuesdays at 9 P.M.
- KSØMAN repeater, 147.255+ MHz
- Net controls are Brian Carter, KCØDWX and Ian Sobering, KDØCZE.
- All amateurs (technician and above) are welcome to check in.
- Following the net, we have the swap net. You can buy or sell any items found in the shack.
An asking price may be mentioned, but on-air negotiating is not permitted.
Thursday Night Net
- Thursdays at 8 P.M.
- KSØMAN repeater, 147.255+ MHz
- Net controls are Sylvia Carter, KCØYJO and Mark Benfer, KCØQAS.
- All young people and adults are welcome.
Officers
| President |
Brian Carter, KCØDWX |
(785) 313-0713 |
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| Vice-President |
Scott Chainey, ACØCY |
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| Secretary |
Francis Sable, WØEVJ |
(785) 456-9154 |
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| Treasurer |
Christine Chainey, KCØYJN |
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| Trustee |
Mike Moore, NØPVU |
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| WARN Co-Coordinator |
Mark Benfer, KCØQAS |
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| WARN Co-Coordinator |
Dave Mills, KDØAZG |
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Past Events
Francis Sable, WØEVJ and Scott Chainey, ACØCY antenna program, July 13, 2007 - 1
Francis Sable, WØEVJ and Scott Chainey, ACØCY antenna program, July 13, 2007 - 2
MAARS Kids' Day 2007
Field Day 2005 Photo Gallery
Field Day 1998 Photo Gallery
Field Day 1997 Photo Gallery
International Endurance Horse Race
Repeater
Located 1.5 miles south of Manhattan, Kansas, the MAARS repeater is at the KSDB site near K-177. The controller is an S-Com 7K. The repeater runs 10 watts output to a commercial antenna at 110 feet. Coverage as far east as Topeka and as far west as Abilene is common. The input frequency is 147.855 MHz, and the output frequency is 147.255 MHz. The repeater callsign is KSØMAN. The repeater is an open repeater, and may be accessed by any properly-licensed amateur.
Users of the KSØMAN repeater should be familiar with the autopatch procedures and other guidelines.
Visit the Kansas Amateur Repeater Council page for a comprehensive list of Kansas repeaters. (Click on RPT Directory.)
| Manhattan Area Repeaters |
| KSØLNK | 147.225 + | open | 114.8, linked |
| KSØMAN | 147.255 + | open | 88.5, autopatch, wx net |
| WØQQQ | 145.410 - | open | |
| WØQQQ | 444.175 + | open | 88.5 |
Upcoming Events
Next Meeting
- Date: Friday, August 8, 2010
- Time: 7:30 P.M.
- Location: Manhattan Church of Christ, 2510 Dickens Avenue
Ladies' Night Out
- Date: Friday, August 13
- Time: 6 P.M.
- Location: The Palace
What's New on This Site
August 2010 Newsletter
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